Jewels of Southwest France

Inclusions

• 9 nights' in boutique accommodation
• 9 breakfasts & 4 dinners
• Premium mini-coach transportation
• Experienced Driver & Tour Leader

Exclusions

Flights, visas, travel insurance, spending money and items of a personal nature

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Starting in Bordeaux (just a two-hour train journey from Paris), we'll seek out the region's gastronomic gems and treasured vineyards - travelling over soaring mountains, along the Atlantic coast, and into enchanting castles and otherworldly caves as we go.

THE BACK-ROADS DIFFERENCE:
Savour the tantalising flavours of fresh Arcachon Bay oysters, Bayonne ham, Blanquette de Limoux wine and world-famous Bordeaux reds
Admire the famous prehistoric paintings of the UNESCO-protected Lascaux Cave at Lascaux II
Enjoy a leisurely cruise down the River Lot on a traditional wooden gabare boat

Day 1 : Bordeaux
Day 2 : Bordeaux - Arcachon Bay - Biarritz
Day 3 : Biarritz - Bayonne - Biarritz
Day 4 : Biarritz - Lourdes - Midi-Pyrenees
Day 5 : Midi-Pyrenees - Carcassonne
Day 6 : Carcassonne
Day 7 : Carcassonne - Albi - River Lot - Sarlat-la-Caneda
Day 8 : Sarlat-la-Caneda - Bevnac-et-Cazenac - Sarlat-la-Caneda
Day 9 : Sarlat-la-Caneda - Vezere Valley - Sarlat-la-Caneda
Day 10 : Sarlat-la-Caneda - Saint-Emilion - Bordeaux

Terms and conditions

• Deposits : R3000 deposit to secure booking.
• Final Payment : 65 days prior to departure.
• Subject to availability at time of booking.
• *All prices are subject to Rate of Exchange and when a deposit is paid the balance of the booking is subject to the rate of exchange on date of full payment.
• Advance purchase, peak season surcharges, block out periods and minimum stay conditions may apply.
• Book and pay in full to avoid disappointment.
• Credit card required for car hire where applicable.
• Prices and availability are correct as at 26 March 2025 and are subject to change without notice.
• Prices quoted are on sale until 30 April 2025 unless otherwise stated or sold out prior.
• All packages and flights have to be booked and paid for before 30 April 2025.
• All packages are quoted per person sharing.
• E and OE.

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